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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.81 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.81 and 72.50 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.81 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.81 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.81 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 8,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033.35/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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